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FPPA 19th Annual Conference
February 21, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - February 23, 2016 @ 12:00 pm
$795Event Information
Securing the future of the corrugated prepress and platemaking trade shop model.
Join us as we come together to take on industry challenges and grow our businesses. Not only will this conference include technical sessions from supplier members and opportunities for one-on-one networking, it will also feature round table discussions on the direction and future of the association. Your voice is paramount in moving us forward, so we hope to see you there.
Schedule (Subject to Change)
| Sunday, February 21 | ||
| 1:00 p.m. | Board Meeting | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception (heavy hors d'oeuvres & networking) | |
| Monday, February 22 | ||
| 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Keynote: Ralph Young, Corrugated Expert and Technical Advisor | |
| 9:15 a.m. | Technical Session: Flint Group Flexographic Products | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Technical Session: Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Technical Session: DuPont Packaging Graphics | |
| 11:00 a.m. | One-On-One Networking Session | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | One-On-One Networking Session | |
| 2:30 p.m. | FPPA Key Issues Round Table Discussion | |
| Tuesday, February 23 | ||
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Key Issues Review | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Technical Session: MacDermid Printing Solutions | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Technical Session: Xeikon America | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Technical Session: Esko | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Closing | |
Hotel
Attire
Business casual is requested for all sessions. Casual/resort wear for Sunday's reception.
Weather
Highs in the mid to upper 70s °F. Lows around 50°F.
Supplier Presentations
Any supplier members interested in leading an educational technical session should fill out this form and return to FPPA.
Location
Omni Rancho Las Palmas
41000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
The discounted rate is available from Feb. 19 - 23, so feel free to take advantage of all the hotel has to offer before or after the conference!
Registration
Member - $795
Nonmember - $995
Special Rates
(Call 413-686-9187 or email bwesterlind@markens.com)
Members - Buy two registrations, get the third for $400
Nonmembers - Get an FPPA membership and one registration for only $1500